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Professional Engineering Software since 1970Professional Engineering Software since 1970

Programming Programming –– Consulting Consulting –– Calculation Calculation CenterCenter

TDV GmbH - AUSTRIA

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Bridge engineering software

� Reinforced and pre-stressed concrete� Steel, concrete and composite� Continuous beam, grillage, box girder� Cable-stayed bridges� Suspension bridges

� Span-by-span� Advanced shoring� Incremental launching� Balanced cantilever bridges� Precast segmental

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Any Erection

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RM2006 GENERAL CONCEPT : one tool for all !GENERAL CONCEPT : one tool for all !GENERAL CONCEPT : one tool for all !GENERAL CONCEPT : one tool for all !

Any Type of Any Type of Any Type of Any Type of AnalysisAnalysisAnalysisAnalysis

Any non linear and Any non linear and Any non linear and Any non linear and dynamic problemdynamic problemdynamic problemdynamic problem

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� Linear dynamics.� Non-linear final stage.� Non linear stage by stage simulation.� Non linear material behaviour.� Non-linear dynamics.

� P-delta consideration (2nd order).� Cable sagging.� 3rd order (large displacements).� Non linear time history.� Cracked concrete.

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RM2006 GENERAL CONCEPT : one tool for all !GENERAL CONCEPT : one tool for all !GENERAL CONCEPT : one tool for all !GENERAL CONCEPT : one tool for all !


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EXPORT ANY TIME

Geometry Definition Any Type of Analysis

� Axis� Cross Sections� Structural Units

(Segments)� Preparation for Design

Checks:� Stress Points� Temperature Points� Perimeter…

�Stage by stage�Non-linear…

� Tendon definition� Loading preparation� Load Combinations� Construction Sequence� Analysis� Design Code Checks:

� Fibre Stress� Ultimate Capacity� Shear Capacity…

�Superstructure�Substructure


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BASIC module �Pre-processor GP

�Basic RM for 4D structural analysis

�Powerful TCL file operation

Modular structure of RM

BASIC moduleCONCRETE module �Reinforced concrete design (CODE dependent – also user defined material

work diagrams!!)

�Pre-stressed and Post-Tensioned concrete including ALL CODE dependent CHECKS!!

�COMPOSITE Structures (UP to 8 optional parts) including ALL CODE dependent CHECKS!!

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ADVANCED STATICAnalysis

�P-Delta Effect, Eigen-values (Stability, Buckling, Failure)

� Large deflections (Suspension bridges, large cable structures)

�Cable elements (full implementation of non-linear effects of cable sag)

�Non- linear Material, Cracked Concrete

�Non-Linear Springs and Friction Elements


BASIC module

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Concrete

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DYNAMIC �Eigen-values (Masses, Eigen modes)�Response spectrum – result: DESIGN

forces and TRUE coexistence forces in superposition files)

�Other modal analysis (f.ex. Excitation spectrum)

�Non- linear TIME HISTORY (static load with load/unload history, moving load, moving mass, HSR) including ALL NON-LINEAR EFFECTS!

�WIND – ONLY in RM2006!

�CFD module – ONLY in RM2006!


BASIC module

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• The bridge will respond to the action of wind

• Types of response depend on the wind speed and turbulence characteristics of oncoming flow

WIND in RM2006

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CFD in RM2006

Individual CFD calculation1. Enter direction and

velocity of wind 2. Suggest set of

parameters3. Modify parameters� Time step� Number of iterations� Number of panels� Core size

4. Run calculation

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Example:Stonecutters Bridge, Hong Kong

COUPLED NON-LINEAR EFFECTS

• Shear deformations important• Shortening compensation• P-Delta effects and Large Displacements • Cables sagging• Time effects coupled with other non-linear effects• Full calculation has to be done non-linear• Special care is needed for stochastic wind events

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+175 +175 mPDmPD

+29+2988 mPDmPD

Separated streamlined twin-girder deck

53.3m

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Winning Winning designdesign

Mono-columnPylon

18m

Stonecutters BridgeHong Kong

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Structural model in RM2006

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Eigen-mode 1 and 2

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Advanced bridge design ILM

How does ILM work on the construction site

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Advanced bridge design ILM

How does ILM work in RM2006

Casting Yard 10-25m

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Launching Sequence Complete!

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Advanced bridge design –Optimisation of tensioning

sequence

� Before optimization

� After optimization

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Advanced bridge design – Rolling Stock Analysis

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Span L

Train = many Loads EI, Mass, Damping

Boundary Conditions

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Advanced bridge design – Rolling Stock Analysis

Single result

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Example:High Speed Rail Taiwan

• Taiwan has 20.7 Million Inhabitants• HSR from Taipei to Kaoshiung• Total length of 354 km

�� 242 km Bridges• Total Construction Costs

U$ 13.1 Milliard• Handing Over 2005

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Erection control can be used for design and later for checking or correcting the

fabrication shapes in the erection sequence

With camber calculation functions implemented in RM2006 the user gets very easily all the information for the check on

site in a compact excel sheet

Advanced bridge design –Camber and erection control

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International projectsCable Stayed Bridges

Main Span 1200 m (3940 ft)

The Sutong Bridge will be theworld’s largest Cable-StayedBridge with the main span of 1088m, overtaking theStonecutters Bridge in HongKong.

Design by HPDI, China

RM2006 Erection Control used for the project.

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TDV Know-How in international projectsSegmental bridges

Woodrow Wilson BridgeVirginia-Washington DC-Maryland, USA

Parsons Transportation Group

Two Parallel Structures - 1850 m (6060 ft)

Four Steel Box Girders with

Composite PT Concrete Deck

V-Shaped segmental concrete piers

and Bascule construction

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Main Span 260 m (850 ft) - Pier Height 60 m (200 ft)

Balanced Cantilever Method

Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, AustraliaIn Cooperation with

VSL-International, Bern, Switzerland

TDV Know-How in international projectsSegmental bridges

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Las Vegas Monorail ProjectLas Vegas, Nevada, USA

In Cooperation with Carter & Burgess, Denver

Span Length to 37 m (120 ft)

Straddle Bents to 34 m (110 ft)

Total Length 4.3 km (2.7 miles)

TDV Know-How in international projects

Segmental bridges

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TDV Know-How in international projectsTied Arches






Lincoln BridgeWashington, USA

Software Support for

JMI International,

San Diego, USA


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TDV Know-How in international projectsTied Arche-Cable Stayed

Youngjong BridgeSouth Korea

In Assosiation withBTC/Seoul

Steel Box Girder with Tied Arch

Total Length 135 m (444 ft)

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TDV Know-How in international projectsSuspension bridges






Höga Kusten Bridge, SwedenProvided analysis for Check to

Leonhardt & Andrä, Germany


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The Hardangerbridge will be thelongest suspension bridge in Norway. The sailing height underthe bridge will be 55 m.

TDV software in use:

�The bridge planning will beperformed by theNorwegian public roadadministration departmentof bridges, with supportfrom private bridgeconsultants.

�TDV software will be usefor bridge planning

�TDV and TDA will givetechnical support incalculation work

Longest suspension bridge in Norway – 1310 m main span, t otal length 1380 m

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San Francisco – Oakland – Bay Bridge, CaliforniaIn Association with

SOHA, Anatech, PTG, T.Y.Lin

Proposal to Caltrans:West span bike path planning and feasibility study over the existing San Francisco – Oakland – Bay Bridge (length=3141m=10305ft)

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TDV Know-How in international projectsSuspension - Cable Stayed







Brooklyn BridgeNew York City, New York

In Association with

Parsons Transportation Group

Proposal to New York City DoT:Check the seismic behavior of the mixed suspension and cable stay structure (length=1055m=3460ft).

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TDV Know-How in international projectsCable Stayed Bridges







Kap Shui Mun, Hong Kong

Live Load Analysis for Multi DeckTop Vehicle / Bottom Vehicle and Train


Software Support for

Leonhardt & Andrä, Germany

URS Greiner, Tampa, USA

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My Thuan, VietnamSupport for

TEDI, Hanoi, Vietnam

Mekong River crossing near Ho Chi Minh City

Main span 350m (1150ft)

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Kao Ping Hsi BridgeKaohsuing, Taiwan

Detail Design for

FFF 3F Engineering, UK

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TDV till today

WHY CHOOSING RM2006?

� TDV was NEVER ONLY SOFTWARE development house!

� Professional bridge engineering software, developed BY Engineers FOR Engineers!

� Compensation of 37 years TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW !

� Technical solutions for all special problems in the world of bridges!

� Technical support and consulting for TDV users worldwide within 24 hours!

� Excellent hand in hand collaboration with users – pr ojects and development.

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TDV till today

WHICH BENEFITS BY CHOOSING RM2006?

� TDV GUARANTEES for high sophisticated technical level of Software and Support.

� TDV GUARANTEES for validity of results!

� TDV QUALITY GUARANTEED by THOUSANDS of successful bridge projects worldwide.

� TDV QUALITY GUARANTED by the longest and the most complicated bridges in the world –already built and in the build process (Stone Cutter, Sutong, Bay Bridge)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Thank you for your attention

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